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1999 BMW 523i SE

BMW 523i - E39

Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) was founded in 1916. Commonly known as BMW, the company began life as an airplane engine manufacturer that began building motorcycles in 1923. BMW eventually entered the automotive world in 1928, and has gone on to become one of the world&#39;s most recognized and respected automotive manufacturers. Legendary names such as <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/507/">507</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/new-six/e9/30-csl/">3.0 CSL</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/02-series/2002/turbo/">2002 Turbo</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/m1/">M1</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/">M3</a>, are just a few in the company&#39;s history. The BMW <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/">3 Series</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/">5 Series</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/">7 Series</a> are also regularly among the world&#39;s best in their respective categories. BMW is also well known for its &#39;M&#39; Motorsport division, as well as the high end <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/alpina/">Alpina</a> models.

Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) was founded in 1916. Commonly known as BMW, the company began life as an airplane engine…

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BMW 5 Series

BMW introduced the 5 Series in 1972. The successor to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/new-class/">New Class</a> sedans, the 5 Series is a range of luxury executive cars that have been built mostly as sedans, but also as wagons and fastbacks. The 5 Series has seen seven generations built: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e12/">E12 (1972-1981)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/">E28 (1981-1989)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/">E34 (1988-1996)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/">E39 (1995-2004)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e60/">E60 (2003-2010)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/f10/">F10 (2010-2016)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/g30/">G30 (2017-2021)</a>.

BMW introduced the 5 Series in 1972. The successor to the New Class sedans, the 5 Series is a range of luxury executive cars that have been…

5 Series

BMW 5 Series - E39

The fourth generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/">BMW 5 Series</a> was introduced for 1996. Known as the E39, the fourth generation 5 Series was offered as a sedan or a station wagon. The E39 was offered with inline 6 and V8 gasoline engines, as well as inline 4 and inline 6 diesel engines, although no all wheel drive variant was produced. Notable variants for the fourth generation 5 Series include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/540i/">540i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/535i/">535i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/530i/">530i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/528i/">528i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/525i/">525i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/525d/">525d</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/523i/">523i</a>, and the performance focused <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/m5/">M5</a>. Built until 2004, the E39 was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e60/">E60 5 Series</a> in 2004.

The fourth generation of BMW 5 Series was introduced for 1996. Known as the E39, the fourth generation 5 Series was offered as a sedan or a…

5 Series - E39

The BMW 523i was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/">E39 BMW 5 Series</a> that debuted for the 1996 model year. The 523i was available in a sedan or wagon (Touring) body style, and was powered by BMW&#39;s N52B25 engine, which was a 168hp 2.5L inline six. This engine sent power to the rear wheels through a 5 speed manual, or 5 speed automatic transmission. Production of the E39 BMW 523i lasted until 2000, when it was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/525i/">E39 BMW 525i</a>.

The BMW 523i was a variant of the E39 BMW 5 Series that debuted for the 1996 model year. The 523i was available in a sedan or wagon…

523i

BMW 528i - E39

The 528i was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/">BMW E39 5 Series</a> that was introduced in 1995. The E39 528i was powered by BMW&#39;s M52B28 inline six engine and was offered with manual or automatic transmission options. This engine was updated in 1998 with new engine management, which saw its name change to M52TUB28, and although power figures remained the same, this updated engine featured a much wider and lower powerband. These rear wheel drive cars were available in sedan or touring (station wagon) body styles, and were produced until 2001. BMW would reintroduce the 528i in the next generation of 5 Series as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e60/528i/">E60 528i</a>.

The 528i was a variant of the BMW E39 5 Series that was introduced in 1995. The E39 528i was powered by BMW's M52B28 inline six engine and…

528i - E39

528i

BMW 535i - E39

BMW introduced the 535i variant of their <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/">E39 5 Series</a> for the 1988 model year. The E39 535i was initially powered by BMW&#39;s 232hp M62B35 V8 engine, but in 1998 this engine received a technical update, which increased power to 241hp. Both manual and automatic transmissions were offered for this series of rear wheel drive cars, as well as sedan or touring wagon body styles. Production of the E39 535i ended in 2003, but the 535i would continue life in the next generation of 5 Series, as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e60/535i/">E60 535i</a>.

BMW introduced the 535i variant of their E39 5 Series for the 1988 model year. The E39 535i was initially powered by BMW's 232hp M62B35 V8…

535i - E39

535i

BMW 540i - E39

One of the top of the line variants for the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/">E39 5 Series</a> was the BMW 540i. Introduced in 1996, the 540i was initially fitted with BMW&#39;s M62B44 engine. This 4.4L V8 engine produced 282hp and sent power to the rear wheels through manual or automatic transmissions. For the 1999 model year, this engine was updated. Now known as the M62TUB44, this updated engine featured a wider and lower powerband than its predecessor. Production of the E39 540i ended in 2003, although BMW continued the model series in its next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e60/">E60 5 Series</a>.

One of the top of the line variants for the E39 5 Series was the BMW 540i. Introduced in 1996, the 540i was initially fitted with BMW's…

540i - E39

540i

BMW M5 - E39

BMW introduced the E39 M5 for the 1999 model year. Based on the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/">E39 5 Series</a>, this new car was the first M5 to be powered by a V8, being fitted with a 4.9L naturally aspirated unit. This new engine provided 394hp, while suspension and steering changes improved the response and feel of the chassis. Built until 2003, the E39 M5 was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e60/m5/">E60 M5</a> starting in 2006.&nbsp;

BMW introduced the E39 M5 for the 1999 model year. Based on the E39 5 Series, this new car was the first M5 to be powered by a V8, being…

M5 - E39

BMW 525i - E39

The 525i was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/">BMW E39 5 Series</a> that was introduced for the 2001 model year. The E39 525i was powered by BMW&#39;s 189hp M54B25 inline six engine and was offered with manual or automatic transmission options. These rear wheel drive cars were available in sedan or touring (station wagon) body styles, and were produced until 2003. BMW would reintroduce the 525i in the next generation of 5 Series as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e60/525i/">E60 525i</a>.

The 525i was a variant of the BMW E39 5 Series that was introduced for the 2001 model year. The E39 525i was powered by BMW's 189hp M54B25…

525i - E39

525i

BMW 530i - E39

The 530i was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/">BMW E39 5 Series</a> that was introduced for the 2001 model year. The E39 530i was powered by BMW&#39;s M54B30 engine. This 3.0L inline six engine produced 228hp and was mated to automatic or manual transmissions. These rear wheel drive cars were available in sedan or touring (station wagon) body styles, and were produced until 2003. BMW would reintroduce the 530i in the next generation of 5 Series as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e60/530i/">E60 530i</a>.

The 530i was a variant of the BMW E39 5 Series that was introduced for the 2001 model year. The E39 530i was powered by BMW's M54B30…

530i - E39

530i

BMW 525d - E39

The 525d was a diesel powered variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/">BMW E39 5 Series</a>. Introduced for the 2001 model year, the 525d was powered by BMW&#39;s M57D25 engine. This 2.5L turbocharged inline six diesel engine produced 161hp in European spec and was offered with manual or automatic transmissions. Both sedan and touring (station wagon) body styles were offered for the 525d, which was in production until 2003. BMW would continue the model series in the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e60/">BMW E60 5 Series</a>.

The 525d was a diesel powered variant of the BMW E39 5 Series. Introduced for the 2001 model year, the 525d was powered by BMW's M57D25…

525d - E39

525d

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The BMW 523i was a variant of the <a href="MKT:3808" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/">E39 BMW 5 Series</a> that debuted for the 1996 model year. The 523i was available in a sedan or wagon (Touring) body style, and was powered by BMW&#39;s N52B25 engine, which was a 168hp 2.5L inline six. This engine sent power to the rear wheels through a 5 speed manual, or 5 speed automatic transmission. Production of the E39 BMW 523i lasted until 2000, when it was replaced by the <a href="MKT:17599" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/525i/">E39 BMW 525i</a>.

BMW 523i - E39 (1996 to 2000)

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